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CalCoastNews on the distribution ‘no fly list’

Written on 14 May, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

County officials did not provide CalCoastNews the press release regarding the possible termination of David Edge and the appointment of Jeff Hamm. This is not uncommon. Because of this, the following e-mail was sent to County Counsel Warren Jensen:... (Continue reading)

Who’s running SLO County?

Written on 12 May, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By KAREN VELIE San Luis Obispo County’s top two administrators are currently missing in action, and county employees have been ordered not to discuss their absences. Monday, a source told CalCoastNews that County Administrator David Edge had stepped down following allegations of... (Continue reading)

North County water plans sidetracked by bad counsel?

Written on 3 May, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By DANIEL BLACKBURN Paso Robles officials may have been receiving less than stellar legal advice throughout the city’s lengthy process to secure a future water supply, a former mayor and new county supervisor suggested last week. Frank Mecham’s comments come on... (Continue reading)

Tribe’s casino pact with white men suspect

Written on 28 Apr, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 11 comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN A secret, decade-long, eight-phase strategy by a group of local investors – including one notorious individual now under investigation for fraud – outlines plans for construction of a Indian gaming casino in San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

EFI judge slashes lawyer fees

Written on 23 Apr, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A federal bankruptcy judge slashed fee requests and ordered professionals working on the Estate Financial Inc. (EFI) bankruptcy to practice frugality in an attempt to protect assets for EFI investors at a hearing on Wednesday in Santa Barbara... (Continue reading)

Los Osos sewer project tainted by ’expired’ crime

Written on 22 Apr, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 13 comments

By DANIEL BLACKBURN County planning commissioners Thursday will consider a proposal for construction of Los Osos’ contentious wastewater project, a mission now shadowed by a documented crime. Despite the existence of substantial evidence of unlawful backdating of key contract agreements, executed by... (Continue reading)

Hurst’s Miller alleges Shores brothers defrauded investors

Written on 6 Apr, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 6 comments

By KAREN VELIE Prominent North County developer Jimmie Shores says he doesn’t have to repay a $700,000 hard-money loan because his brother, Ronnie Shores, stole the money, while Hurst Financial President Jay Miller, maintains the Shores are trying to defraud investors. “I... (Continue reading)

Heritage Oaks Bank versus the investors

Written on 4 Apr, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE and DANIEL BLACKBURN Heritage Oaks Bank is battling with Estate Financial Inc. and Hurst Financial investors over first place in the quest for financial compensation. Attorneys for the bank are chasing first position in the pursuit for assets of... (Continue reading)

Chancellor immobilizes Cal Poly’s proposed fee increase

Written on 1 Apr, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | 2 comments

By KAREN VELIE California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed informed California Polytechnic State University President Warren Baker that he will not approve a student fee increase at this time, said Cal Poly Provost Bob Koob Tuesday. Students voted earlier this month... (Continue reading)

Atascadero’s C.R. Lara loses $750,000 judgment

Written on 30 Mar, 2009 in Uncovered SLO | One comment

By DANIEL BLACKBURN A trusted financial advisor alleged to have systematically looted a client’s account over a four-year period has been ordered to pay more than $750,000 to Liz Berman, owner of an Atascadero mobile home park. The February order against... (Continue reading)